Patricia Arnillas Displays the Passionate Work at Agora Gallery

Chelsea, NY, January 11, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Patricia Arnillas draws from ancient myth and classic text to extract the essence of tragedy, death and human foible. Enamored with the story of the Fall of Icarus – the Greek boy who recklessly flies near the sun only to plunge into the ocean when his wings melt - Arnillas often returns to this archetype in her paintings as a symbol of what is reckless, active and eternal. At times warm and passionate, elsewhere icy, crisp and light, her paintings in oil, acrylic, gold leaf and charcoal ring out at the viewer like a stoic and dolorous eulogy. Mirific in quality and tender in message, Arnillas’ soft, expertly blended imagery evokes a sense of hope, holiness, and perseverance.

Born in Lima, Peru, Patricia Arnillas studied Fine Arts at the Catolica University of Peru and received her B.A. in Art History and Media from Hunter College. An artist, illustrator and interior designer she resides in New York and is the creative director of Contraposto Art Studio, a decorative painting firm. Her artwork has been exhibited in numerous group and solo shows.

Exhibition Dates: January 11, 2011 – February 1, 2011
Reception: Thursday, January 13, 2011, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York City
Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 11a.m. - 6 p.m.
Event URL: http://www.agora-gallery.com/ArtistInvite/patricia_arnillas.aspx

About the Exhibition:
Enigmatic Realms features works which deal with the poetry, passion and even occasional tragedy that come together to create the world in which we live. These are artists who face the mysteries and challenges of the human condition with courage, honesty and a powerful optimism that transfers itself to their audience.

Featured Artists:
Patricia Arnillas, Patrick Girod, Samantha Lu, Soungho Nim, Jutta Rakoniewski, Davyd Whaley.

About Agora Gallery
Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery located in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea art galleries district that was established in 1984 and is famous for showcasing a spectacular array of talented artists from around the world and around the corner, while providing quality and original art to collectors. The gallery also publishes ARTisSpectrum Magazine, a bi-annual magazine that is distributed to museums, galleries, art institutions and art schools around the world. It provides artists, collectors, museums, galleries, art organizations and enthusiasts with access to the work of internationally talented artists as well as feature articles, reviews and interviews. Agora Gallery is also the sponsor of ARTmine, one of the most comprehensive resources available worldwide to view and purchase fine art. Most recently, the gallery launched Agora Art Blog, a blog designed to provide helpful information and advice for artists while providing a forum for artists to help one another by sharing their experiences and thoughts.

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